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AG Knudsen launches new PSA to fight human trafficking
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AG Knudsen launches new PSA to fight human trafficking

https://vimeo.com/845100031 Attorney General Austin Knudsen today launched a new statewide public service announcement to educate Montanans on the issue of human trafficking and how to report it when they suspect they see it. Featuring Montana Department of Justice officials who are active in the fight against human trafficking, the 30-second spot provides information to Montanans on what to…

132: Combating Human Trafficking – Across the States
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132: Combating Human Trafficking – Across the States

Hear this Episode on this link In recognition of January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, ALEC’s Commerce, Insurance, and Economic Development (CIED) Task Force hosted a webinar addressing this issue. Guest speakers from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the National Beer Wholesalers Association, Summit Beverage, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce discussed ongoing…

AG Knudsen, MTDOJ support stronger penalties and increased prosecutions on Human Trafficking
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AG Knudsen, MTDOJ support stronger penalties and increased prosecutions on Human Trafficking

January 11, 2023 Press Release HELENA – Today, on Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Attorney General Austin Knudsen, Attorney General’s Office prosecutors, Department of Justice human trafficking agents, and other advocates testified in House Judiciary Committee in support of House Bill 112. Sponsored by Rep. Jodee Etchert the legislation will strengthen Montana’s human trafficking laws by…

AG Knudsen and partners from across Montana continue efforts to end human trafficking
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AG Knudsen and partners from across Montana continue efforts to end human trafficking

October 13, 2022 Press Release HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen hosted law enforcement and government officials, criminal prosecutors, and leaders from advocacy groups and private industry in Helena today for the Montana Department of Justice’s third human trafficking symposium. The meeting builds on Attorney General Knudsen’s previous two symposiums and his commitment to…